Data Exchange Protocols for Digital Identity (SSI)
Different authentication and data exchange protocols are used to securely transfer identity data (e.g. VCs, VPs) between parties (e.g. from an Issuer to a Holder). They typically establish a mutually authenticated and encrypted data channel between the communicating parties.
Protocols
- OpenID4VCI (Issuance): What is OpenID4VCI? The Developer's Guide
- OpenID4VP (Presentation): What is OpenID4VP? The Developer's Guide
Last updated on September 4, 2025